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Best Inventory Control Software in 2026

Inventory control software helps track stock, purchase orders and replenishment work. It can suit a shop, warehouse or team that needs clearer inventory records and stock status.

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    OpenBoxes

    Free plan Open source AndroidAPIiPhone+5

    OpenBoxes combines supply tracking, procurement, reporting, and mobile workflows, with a free self-hosted option and no user-license fees.

    8.9 Free plan · paid from $24/mo Visit site
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    InvenTree

    by InvenTree
    Free plan AndroidAPIiPhone+2

    InvenTree brings parts, stock, orders, and build management together, with web, mobile, and self-hosted options. The free plan leaves support and maintenance outside its included scope.

    7.4 Free plan Visit site
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    Inventoros

    Free plan APISelf-hostedWeb

    Inventoros combines inventory, warehouse, and order tracking with reporting and several integration routes.

    7.3 Free plan Visit site
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    Invenva

    Free plan AndroidiPhoneWeb

    Invenva combines stock tracking, alerts, reporting, and offline syncing across browser and mobile apps. Check the free plan’s item and action limits against your inventory before choosing a paid tier.

    7.2 Free plan · paid from $79.99/yr · 7-day trial Visit site
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    Sortly

    Free plan AndroidAPIiPhone+1

    Sortly combines item organization, scanning, alerts, and reporting across mobile and web. The free plan has limits on items, users, and active jobs; paid plans are listed from $49/mo.

    7.1 Free plan · paid from $49/mo · 14-day trial Visit site
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    Katana

    by Katana
    Free plan APIWeb

    Choose Katana if its web-based inventory and order tools fit your workflow, especially if the free 30-SKU tier is enough or Core's one location works for you.

    7.0 Free plan · paid from $299/mo Visit site
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    Ordoro

    Free plan APIWeb

    Ordoro brings shipping and broader ecommerce operations into a browser-based service, with features and limits varying by plan.

    6.9 Free plan · paid from $59/mo · 15-day trial Visit site
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    Safer Inventory

    by Safer Inventory
    Free plan MacWindows

    Safer Inventory combines stock tracking, order workflows, barcode scanning, and desktop and mobile access.

    6.9 Free plan · paid from $79.99/mo (annual) Visit site
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    BoxHero

    Free plan AndroidiPhoneMac+2
    6.8 Free plan · paid from $24/mo (annual) · 30-day trial Visit site
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    Cin7 Core

    by Cin7 Core
    Free trial AndroidAPIiPhone+1

    Choose Cin7 Core if your product business needs connected inventory, orders, sales, and fulfillment, with manufacturing support and integrations.

    6.6 From $349/mo · 14-day trial Visit site
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    StockFlow

    by StockFlow
    Free plan Web

    StockFlow covers inventory, warehouse, and order workflows, with phone-camera barcode scanning and data export.

    6.6 Free plan · paid from $9/mo Visit site
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    Stockpile

    Free plan Web

    Stockpile covers core inventory operations, organization, reporting, and imports with unlimited users, items, and locations at no listed cost.

    6.6 Free plan Visit site
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    Finale Inventory

    by Finale Inventory
    Free trial AndroidAPIExtension+3

    Finale Inventory combines barcode warehouse workflows, purchasing, reporting and multi-location tracking in one cloud product.

    6.5 From $499/mo Visit site
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    Zoho Inventory

    by Zoho Inventory
    Free plan Windows

    Zoho Inventory offers stock, order, barcode, and warehouse features with a free tier and several paid plans.

    6.5 Free plan · paid from $29/mo (annual) · 14-day trial Visit site
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    DEWAWI

    Free plan AndroidiPhoneWeb
    6.4 Free plan · paid from €12/user/mo Visit site
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    inFlow Inventory

    by inFlow Inventory
    Paid WebWindowsMac+2

    inFlow Inventory combines inventory, order, barcode, and alert features with broad platform coverage.

    5.9 From $129/mo (annual) · 14-day trial Visit site
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    Fishbowl Inventory

    by Fishbowl Inventory
    Paid WebiPhoneAndroid

    Fishbowl Inventory covers scanning, orders, and stock alerts with web and mobile access. Its annual-billed plans vary substantially by users and warehouse access, starting at $229 a month.

    5.8 From $229/mo (annual) Visit site
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    Wasp InventoryCloud

    by Wasp InventoryCloud
    Free trial AndroidAPIiPhone+2

    Wasp InventoryCloud covers core stock and order tasks across web and mobile platforms. Its paid-only model and one-warehouse limit are important for budgeting and expansion decisions.

    5.8 From $108/mo (annual) · 15-day trial Visit site
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    Stock Register

    Free plan AndroidWeb
    5.6 Free plan · paid from ₹3,000/yr · 7-day trial Visit site
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    Qoblex

    by Qoblex
    Paid WebiPhoneAndroid

    Qoblex provides inventory and order tools with mobile access and tiered capacity. Compare user, warehouse, and annual order limits against your operation before selecting a plan.

    5.5 From $99/mo · 14-day trial Visit site
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    Unleashed

    by Unleashed
    Paid WebiPhoneAndroid

    Choose Unleashed if your business needs stock and order tools across web and mobile, and its paid plans fit your team.

    5.2 From $399/mo · 14-day trial Visit site
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    Inventoria

    Paid MacWebWindows
    4.6 Visit site

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Compare free access, paid starting prices and trial periods before choosing. Check barcode scanning, location support, batch or serial tracking, low-stock alerts, supported platforms and the licence when open-source code matters.

Questions

Are there free inventory control options?

Yes. Items in this category offer free plans or a free pricing model. Check what the free option includes and whether a paid upgrade is needed for your workflow.

Can I try inventory software before paying?

Yes. A free trial is offered by items in this category. Check the trial length and what happens when it ends.

Which inventory features should I compare?

Evaluate barcode scanning, stock across locations, purchase orders, batch or lot tracking, serial-number tracking and low-stock alerts.

Can I use inventory software on a phone?

Some items run on Android or iOS. Others support web, API, Windows or macOS, so check the platform list for the tool you are considering.

How do I choose open-source inventory software?

Check whether the tool provides open-source code, then read its licence to confirm that it permits the code use or changes you need.

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